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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,811.43, 1,031,974.37 and 408,279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,811.43, 1,031,974.37 and 408,279.68 is: 563,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,811.43 : 1,031,974.37 = 408,279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,811.43/1,031,974.37 = 408,279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,811.43x = 1,031,974.37 × 408,279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,811.43x = 421,334,160,391.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,334,160,391.93/747,811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563,423.01

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